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Houghton County, Michigan

Michigan House District 110

2 candidates are tracked for Michigan House District 110 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Brian Irizarry and Gregory Markkanen. Candidate information follows official Houghton County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Brian Irizarry (Democratic), Gregory Markkanen (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Michigan House District 110; Gregory Markkanen is the sitting member, per the Michigan House of Representatives's official roster (gophouse.org). Nominees were chosen at the August 4, 2026 primary, per the Michigan Secretary of State's official results; Michigan prints unopposed candidates rather than deeming them elected. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.

What this office does

State legislator. State legislators write and vote on state laws and the state budget, which fund schools, roads, prisons, universities and health programs, and set the rules for local governments and elections. Each member represents one district and serves on committees that shape bills before a floor vote. Terms are two years in most state houses and four in most state senates.

This race. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot. The sitting officeholder, Gregory Markkanen, is on the ballot.

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Brian Irizarry

Democratic

Biography

Brian Irizarry is a U.S. Marine Corps veteran who served as an air traffic control officer and deployed to Afghanistan, per his campaign site. He later earned a degree in mathematics education and now teaches Spanish and math at Baraga Area Schools, per the same source. Irizarry lives in Houghton and previously served on the Houghton City Council, per news reporting. He is the Democratic candidate for Michigan House District 110 in the 2026 general election.

Gregory Markkanen

Gregory Markkanen

Republican Incumbent

Biography

Gregory Markkanen is the sitting state representative for Michigan House District 110, having represented the district since 2019, according to the Michigan House Republicans roster and news reporting. No campaign website was found as of September 20, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Michigan House District 110 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Michigan House District 110 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Brian Irizarry and Gregory Markkanen. Candidate information follows official Houghton County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Michigan House District 110 election in Michigan?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Michigan are on the Michigan election hub at theballotbrief.com.

How do I see my exact Houghton County ballot?

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Brian Irizarry, full profileGregory Markkanen, full profileOfficial Michigan election office